Monday’s Olympic mixed-team ski jump final was marred by the controversial disqualification of five athletes—all women—due to concerns over the fit of their jumpsuits.
Sara Takanashi (Japan), Daniela Iraschko-Stolz (Austria), Katharina Althaus (Germany) and Anna Odine Stroem and Silje Opseth (Norway) were not allowed to compete. Slovenia went on to win the gold in the pared-down field, with the Russian Olympic Committee and Canada taking home silver and bronze.
The skiers’ suits were disqualified after being checked by officials. According to NPR, the jumpsuits were “reportedly too large, potentially giving them an unfair advantage as they soared though the air.”
